5 Simple DIY Dog Bed Ideas

I can feel your emotion for your favorite pet. As a pet parent, you must want to give the highest comfort to your dog and that is why you are here to check the ideas of DIY dog beds.

Today I
have brought 5 simple ideas to DIY dog beds by your own. These ideas are easy
to implement and also do not take much time to accomplish.

The tools
and materials I have used in these selected projects are simple and available
in our home. Yes, you may need to buy some materials and tools depending on the
project you are choosing but those items are small in number.

Some projects require sewing skill. If you already have this skill then it will be easier for you but if you do not have this skill, then I will recommend taking the project as an opportunity to learn a new skill.

5 Simple DOG Bed Projects

1. Dog Bed from a Recycled Tire

Instead of
throwing the old tire away you can use it to make a beautiful bed for your dog.
You will need not more than 2 hours to turn an old tire into a colorful bed for
your dog. The following tools and
materials are required for this project:

An old tire

Spray paint for rubber material

Brush

Soap

Water

Sticky felt pad

Round pet bed

How to Make a Dog Bed from a Recycled Tire?

Step 1

The first step is cleaning because paint does not adhere to a dirty tire. So, at first, you have to clean the tire with soap and water using a brush. If there are any tiny rocks stuck in the tread clean those also using a nail.

Step 2

The second step is drying. Once you have cleaned all the dirt, dust and tiny rocks from the tire and washed it with water you have to make it dry.

Step 3

When the
tire is dried completely it is time for painting with your favorite color. You
cannot paint the whole body of the tire at once and it may need several
sessions to complete the total tire.

After completing
a session you have to make that part dry and then start the next session and in
this way, you have to paint the whole tire.

Step 4

Now it is
time to bring the tire inside your home and laying the tire down stuff a round
pillow or dog bed inside the tire. It is a good idea to use felt sticky feet or
furniture sliders with the tire to protect the floor from sticking the paint on
it.

2. DIY T-Shirt Dog Tent

You can
make a cute tent from an old T-shirt for your dog. If your dog is not big in size
you can take initiative for this project. You need the following tools and
materials for this project:

A medium size t-shirt

A cardboard

Tape

Safety pin

Two wire hangers

A large pair of pliers to cut and bend the hangers

How to DIY T-shirt Dog tent?

Step 1

Firstly you
have to cut off the squiggly ends of the hanger and give it a curved shape so
that it goes from one corner to the other of the cardboard.

If the
cardboard you are using has a crease in it we will suggest you to tape on a
couple supports to the cardboard and tape all around the edges. It will
increase the stability of your cardboard.

Step 2

The second
step is to poke a hole on each corner of the cardboard. The size of the holes
should not be too large to fit the hangers.

Step 3

The next
step is to cross both hangers in the middle and tape those together so that
they do not shift. While crossing both hangers make it sure that all the ends
touch the surface you are working on. And then push the ends through the holes
you have made in step 2.

Step 4

After
pushing the ends through the holes bend one inch on the rear part of each
hanger so that it sits beautifully against the cardboard. Then tape the ends
well so that it won’t snag the T-shirt when you pull it over.

Step 5

In the
previous 4 steps, you just made the frame of the tent and now it is time to
make the tent. Bring the T-shirt you have chosen to make the tent and pull it
over the frame you have made.

Position
the T-shirt in such a way so that the neck hole remains in the middle of the
front and the bottom part is trailing behind the frame of the tent. Then flip
it up so the rear portion is facing you and the hole is pointing upwards.

Then fold
up the excess portion of the T-shirt from the bottom part and tightening it up
to add safety pin in the bottom place. After that pulling the sleeves tightly
add their safety pin too so that it remains tightly over the frame.

3. DIY Vintage Suitcase Bed for Your Dog

If there is
an old vintage suitcase in your home you can convert it into a comfortable bed
for your dog. It is an easy project that needs the following tools and
materials to complete:

Old vintage suitcase

Pillow and pillow sham

Hammer

Screwdriver

How to Make Dog Bed from Vintage Suitcase?

Step 1

In some
suitcases, the top and bottom part are hinged together and in some suitcase,
both of the parts are attached by some other means. If the top and bottom part
of your vintage suitcase is hinged together then the work has become easier for
you. To loosen the top part from the bottom you just have to unscrew it.

On the
other hand, if the parts are attached by some other means you may need to break
it by hammering and loosen the top part from the bottom part.

Step 2

The next
step is to cover a pillow with a sham and place it in the suitcase and tuck the
corners in. If the size of your pillow fits in the suitcase then you are lucky
and if not you have to custom your own pillow.

4. DIY Sweat Shirt Dog Bed

Here is another cool idea to make a comfortable bed for your dog. If you have a little sewing skill you can start this project. You need the following tools and materials for this project:

Old Sweatshirt

Thread

Sewing Machine

Marker Chalk

Pins

Ruler

How to DIY Sweat Shirt Dog Bed?

Step 1

Turn the
sweatshirt inside out gather the edges of the collar and sew the collars with a
sewing machine. Do not forget to leave a
small portion of it to keep open.

Step 2

Then stretching
the hoodie with pins mark a straight line with the marker chalk from one armpit
to the other. Use the ruler to make the line straight.

Then sew it
to join the front and back of the grid, following the marked line. After
completing the sewing remove the pin that you have attached.

Step 3

Then
keeping the sleeves along the body of the sweatshirt pin to the sides. Keep the
cuffs open since there is another task you have to compete with the open cuffs.

Step 4

Through the
open cuffs now insert acrylic blanket or foam into it. If there is any chopped
leftover of fabric you can insert those through the cuffs also. Then fill the
belly of the sweatshirt with a soft pillow.

Step 5

Now sew the
cuff together and join them. To cover the sewed portion you can cover it with a
piece of other fabric.

5. DIY Drawer Dog Bed

If there is
any unused drawer in your home or storeroom you can convert those into cool bed
for your dogs. You need

A medium size drawer

Paint

Pillow

How to DIY Drawer Dog Bed?

Step 1

The first
step is cleaning the drawer. If the drawer is made of wood then it is better
not to use water for cleaning purpose rather use a dry and clean rug to remove
the dirt and dust from it.

Step 2

After
cleaning the drawer start painting it with your chosen paint but if the existed
paint of the drawer is fine you do not have to perform this step, just jump to
step 3.

Step 3

Bring a
pillow that nicely fits with the drawer. If you do not have any pillow in your
collection that fits with the drawer then solve the problem by customizing the
size of the pillow.

And the bed
is ready to welcome your puppy.

Final Touch

After
making a comfortable bed for your dog do not think that you have done your
responsibility, you just have opened a new door of responsibility. To ensure
proper hygiene do not forget to clean the bed on a regular basis.

It is
better to keep more than one mattress, I mean keeping two mattresses is a good
practice. If you do not keep the
mattress or bed clean and dry your dog may get affected by so many diseases and
a sick pet will cause you so many troubles and mental pressure.

Another most important thing you should not forget while making a bed for your dog is the size of it. If the bed is bigger than your dog’s size then there will be no problem but if the bed is smaller than its size your dog will not feel comfortable to take rest or sleep on it.